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The post reflects on significant economic events of 2025, highlighting absurdities in policy and commentary, particularly regarding recession definitions and data collection issues.
The post reflects on the past year, discussing business metrics, political trends, and upcoming projects while expressing gratitude for reader support.
The post discusses the author's journey in creating a podcast and database to document the history and evolution of causal inference in economics, focusing on key figures and their connections.
An argument that despite initial fears, the economic impact of Trump's tariffs in 2025 was less severe than anticipated, with potential effects still to come.
Timothy Taylor discusses David Hume's views on international trade, emphasizing that trade benefits all nations rather than creating rivalry and jealousy among them.
A young YouTuber claims to expose daycare fraud in Minnesota, highlighting issues related to funding and accountability in the childcare system.
Bill McBride analyzes labor force participation trends and predicts a decline in the participation rate by December 2026 due to demographic factors.
An argument that the Trump administration's immigration policies are based on false narratives, causing harm to communities while ignoring the economic contributions of immigrants.
The post discusses the Freddie Mac House Price Index's year-over-year increase and highlights regional declines in home prices across various states and cities.
A discussion on factor investing, financial economics, and the career of a notable finance professional, including insights on asset pricing and quantitative investing techniques.
The post discusses the benefits of the Abundance movement for small businesses, the impact of luxury housing on rent, and local political support for reducing regulatory barriers.
The discussion centers on the complexities of body image perceptions, particularly contrasting skinny shaming with fat shaming, and the societal implications of these dynamics.
An argument that Keynes reflects on the evolution of his views on free trade amidst rising nationalism and the historical context of economic relations between nations.
Jadrian Wooten shares five stories highlighting economic principles and educational resources, along with reflections on his recent radio segment about holiday bonuses.
Stephan Bisaha discusses a judge's ruling requiring the Trump administration to pursue funding for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau amid ongoing legal challenges.
Bill McBride discusses the Federal Open Market Committee's considerations on monetary policy, emphasizing potential rate cuts if inflation declines as anticipated.
Paul Krugman discusses the decline of the Heritage Foundation and its implications for the future of the MAGA political movement.
Bryan Cutsinger discusses the relationship between inflation, healthcare prices, and the importance of analyzing supply and demand to understand price changes.
Noah Smith discusses Japan's economic stagnation and proposes ideas to revitalize its economy, reflecting on the country's technological advancements and cultural significance.
The post discusses the October home price indices, highlighting a 1.4% annual increase and regional disparities in housing market performance amid high mortgage rates.